Catch Us If You Can - Gingerbread Race
- Date Sat 6th December 2025
- Time 8:30AM CST
- Location Fairfield, Illinois
- Price $12.15 - $28.05
- Races 4 races
- Distances 1 Mile, 5km, 10km
Event summary
Get ready for a festive day of fun and fitness at the Catch Us If You Can - Gingerbread Race on Saturday, December 6th, 2025, in beautiful Fairfield, Wayne! This exciting event offers something for everyone, starting with a delightful Fun Run for kids aged 10 and under at 8:30 AM. Young participants will complete a one-mile lap around the field, and every runner will receive a special finishers' medal to celebrate their achievement.
The main races kick off at 9:00 AM, featuring both a 5k run/walk and a challenging 10k race. The scenic course winds through North Side School, Leo French Park, and Maple Hill Cemetery, showcasing the area's natural beauty along the way. The 5k is perfect for walkers with strollers and wagons, while the 10k runners will tackle the course twice for an invigorating challenge. With awards for top finishers in various age groups, this event promises a thrilling atmosphere for participants of all ages. Don’t forget to register early to secure your race shirt and join in the holiday spirit!
The main races kick off at 9:00 AM, featuring both a 5k run/walk and a challenging 10k race. The scenic course winds through North Side School, Leo French Park, and Maple Hill Cemetery, showcasing the area's natural beauty along the way. The 5k is perfect for walkers with strollers and wagons, while the 10k runners will tackle the course twice for an invigorating challenge. With awards for top finishers in various age groups, this event promises a thrilling atmosphere for participants of all ages. Don’t forget to register early to secure your race shirt and join in the holiday spirit!
Organiser's Description
THE RACES:
Fun Run ($10)- Ages 10 & Under will be able to participate in the Fun Run portion, beginning at 8:30 am (prior to 5k/10k races). This is a 1 lap run (approximately 1 mile) around the field north of North Side staff parking lot. All participants will receive a finishers' medal.
5k Run & Walk OR 10k ($25)- Beginning at 9:00, participants will follow a course from North Side School, through Leo French Park & Maple Hill Cemetery, back to the school (this is a hilly course with mostly road/sidewalk running). 10k participants will complete the loop twice.
Walkers with strollers & wagons are welcome to participate, but should be aware of the hills and be prepared!
ADD $5 FOR TSHIRT ADDED TO REGISTRATION. IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO ONLY ORDER A TSHIRT, THESE CAN BE ORDERED FOR $15. IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO ORDER A SHIRT ONLY, PLEASE COMPLETE THE GOOGLE FORM [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdSkhSQZIE3qTDOqjRXotlEwX5RH4Lj6079FSeAw4yI_BWgTA/viewform?usp=header].
Registration cutoff for race shirts: November 14.
Processing fee applied at checkout.
**All sales are final, no refunds.
SHIRT/BIB PICK UP/LATE REG: Shirt/bib pick up & late registration available beginning at 8 am the morning of the race at North Side School. You can still register the day of, but shirts are not guaranteed.
AWARDS: Age groups each distance (5k run, 5k walk, 10k) top two Male & Female: 10 & under, 11-15, 16-20, 21-30, 31-40, 41-50, 51+
TIMING: This event will have computer timing by To the Finish Timing.
WEATHER: The race will go on rain or shine. If threatening weather is in the area we will delay until safe. Plan accordingly for cold weather - race will go on even if it's cold!
PARKING: Parking is available in the front of the school, along with the gravel lot across the street. There is also parking in the North Side Baptist Church lot (across the street from the faculty lot) or along the side of the roads. Please do not park in the faculty parking lot, as this is where registration, finish, and gathering will be set up.
Fun Run ($10)- Ages 10 & Under will be able to participate in the Fun Run portion, beginning at 8:30 am (prior to 5k/10k races). This is a 1 lap run (approximately 1 mile) around the field north of North Side staff parking lot. All participants will receive a finishers' medal.
5k Run & Walk OR 10k ($25)- Beginning at 9:00, participants will follow a course from North Side School, through Leo French Park & Maple Hill Cemetery, back to the school (this is a hilly course with mostly road/sidewalk running). 10k participants will complete the loop twice.
Walkers with strollers & wagons are welcome to participate, but should be aware of the hills and be prepared!
ADD $5 FOR TSHIRT ADDED TO REGISTRATION. IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO ONLY ORDER A TSHIRT, THESE CAN BE ORDERED FOR $15. IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO ORDER A SHIRT ONLY, PLEASE COMPLETE THE GOOGLE FORM [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdSkhSQZIE3qTDOqjRXotlEwX5RH4Lj6079FSeAw4yI_BWgTA/viewform?usp=header].
Registration cutoff for race shirts: November 14.
Processing fee applied at checkout.
**All sales are final, no refunds.
SHIRT/BIB PICK UP/LATE REG: Shirt/bib pick up & late registration available beginning at 8 am the morning of the race at North Side School. You can still register the day of, but shirts are not guaranteed.
AWARDS: Age groups each distance (5k run, 5k walk, 10k) top two Male & Female: 10 & under, 11-15, 16-20, 21-30, 31-40, 41-50, 51+
TIMING: This event will have computer timing by To the Finish Timing.
WEATHER: The race will go on rain or shine. If threatening weather is in the area we will delay until safe. Plan accordingly for cold weather - race will go on even if it's cold!
PARKING: Parking is available in the front of the school, along with the gravel lot across the street. There is also parking in the North Side Baptist Church lot (across the street from the faculty lot) or along the side of the roads. Please do not park in the faculty parking lot, as this is where registration, finish, and gathering will be set up.
Races
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Fun Run
Incl. $2.15 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 6th December 2025 (8:30AM CST)
$12.15
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5k Run
Incl. $3.05 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 6th December 2025 (9:00AM CST)
$28.05
-
5k Walk
Incl. $3.05 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 6th December 2025 (9:00AM CST)
$28.05
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10k Race
Incl. $3.05 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 6th December 2025 (9:00AM CST)
$28.05
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806 North First Street, Fairfield, 62837, IL, United States
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